Trivia: What was the first civilization to utilize coinage?
The Phoenicians
The Lydians
The Babylonians
The Carthaginians
The correct answer is The Lydians
So why is this answer correct? : The Lydians (located in modern Turkey) are believed to be the first civilization to use coins, dating back to around the seventh century BCE. The coins were made of electrum (a naturally occurring combination of gold and silver), and only one side featured a design. Sizes and shapes varied, leading historians to believe the coins were counted by their weight.